Namor

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Pronounced NAY-mor /ˈneɪ.mɔr/Medium

Meaning: An invented name, familiar from the Marvel Comics character Namor the Sub-Mariner, an undersea prince created in 1939. The name is often explained as 'Roman' spelled backwards, and comics lore has also glossed it as a reversal of the Spanish 'Roman'/'amor' family — an avenging child. As a given name it is a modern pop-culture pick; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Namor is Marvel's Sub-Mariner, an undersea prince (said 'NAY-mor') — an invented name, often read as 'Roman' backwards. Routes uncertain, which we note.

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MeaningAn invented name, familiar from the Marvel Comics character Namor the Sub-Mariner, an undersea prince created in 1939. The name is often explained as 'Roman' spelled backwards, and comics lore has also glossed it as a reversal of the Spanish 'Roman'/'amor' family — an avenging child. As a given name it is a modern pop-culture pick; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13578 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 19

History & Origin

Namor is a coined comics name: the Sub-Mariner, ruler of an undersea kingdom, created in 1939 and one of Marvel's earliest heroes. The usual explanation is that it is 'Roman' spelled backwards. Its appearance in U.S. birth records is a straightforward pop-culture story, which we report honestly, and the etymology beyond the reversal is uncertain (said 'NAY-mor').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, oceanic, and pop-culture-driven.

Did you know? Namor first surfaced in 1939, making him one of the oldest Marvel characters of all — and his recent film appearance sent parents back to the name. It is an invention, usually explained as 'Roman' reversed (said 'NAY-mor').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Namor — Marvel Comics character, 1939; 'Roman' reversed; routes uncertain

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Namor mean?

Namor is an invented name, best known as Marvel's Sub-Mariner; it is usually explained as 'Roman' spelled backwards. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Namor?

It's said NAY-mor /ˈneɪ.mɔr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Namor a boy or girl name?

Namor is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Namor?

Namor is a rare name for boys in the U.S.